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($)-When Britain joined the war all its colonies automatically became part of the war. This included Canada and Newfoundlands. This negatively affected Canada's economy because loads of workers and loved ones had to go for war.
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(*)-Canada successfully attacked the German-held Vimy Bridge. It has become a post-war symbol of Canada's identity and independence.
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(*)-During these days, Canada played a key role in the success. Through hard work, good planning and with the help of weapons, the Germans were driven back and defeated.
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(%)-The war officially ended at 11am on this day after some negotiations with each participating country. Over 20 million people were injured or killed during the war.
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($)-American companies started establishing their branches in Canada. This provided employment for Canadians and it did good to the economy.
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(*)-Charles Best and Dr. Frederick Banting announced their discovery of insulin. At this time diabetes was a huge problem and this discovery changed the course of medical history.
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(%)-Canada and the United States negotiated a treaty about fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean. This was one of the times Canada expressed that it wanted to be totally independent from Britain.
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(*)-Basically, a group of five women contested against the idea of women not having the same rights and opportunities as men. They then took this matter to the Supreme Court of Canada where denied these rights. When they took this matter to Privy Council in England where it was declared that women are included in the term "persons".
